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Prison service to review decision to transfer killer Bernardo to medium security

The federal prison service says it will have a second look at its decision to move convicted killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security facility as political leaders of all stripes react to the news with shock and outrage.

Paul Bernardo sits in the back of a police cruiser as he leaves a hearing in St. Catharines, Ont., April 5, 1994. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn)

Poilievre threatens to filibuster budget bill if Liberals don't meet demands

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to use procedural tools to delay passage of the federal budget in the House of Commons if the Liberals don't meet his demands.

About ducking time: Apple to tweak iPhone autocorrect function

One of the most notable happenings at Apple's event for developers on Monday is likely the iPhone maker's tweak that will keep its autocorrect feature from annoyingly correcting one of the most common expletives to 'ducking.'

Canada facing critical shortages of leukemia and thyroid cancer drugs

Canada is currently facing a critical shortage of drugs used to fight thyroid cancer and a form of leukemia.

Small-brained ancient human cousins may have buried their dead, according to a surprising study

An ancient human cousin may have buried its dead and carved symbols into cave walls, surprising findings for a creature with a small brain.

Facing evacuations due to a forest fire or flood? Here’s what to pack in a grab-and-go bag

While some natural disasters or bouts of extreme weather may require sheltering in place until authorities can restore power to the area, others require residents to evacuate quickly, sometimes in a matter of hours — and if you want to be prepared, you should create a grab-and-go bag.

Poor air quality, evacuations in multiple provinces due to wildfires

Wildfire smoke prompted warnings about poor air quality for many regions across the country, stretching from northern Alberta to the Atlantic.

Data shows COVID-19 hospitalizations, severe outcomes continue to decline, but we must remain vigilant: experts

Wastewater testing, hospitalization and death data from COVID-19 tell us the virus' spread continue to trend downward in Canada. But we're not at the end, and public health experts say we must heed lessons learned from the pandemic and remain vigilant. Read the analysis on CTVNews.ca.

Apple unveils sleek 'Vision Pro' goggles. Will it be what VR has been looking for?

Apple on Monday unveiled a long-rumoured headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination

Atlantic

Weather conditions ground aircraft covering Shelburne County wildfire

Crews fighting an out-of-control wildfire in southwestern Nova Scotia are trying to determine what impact weekend rain had on their efforts.
Help available to Nova Scotians impacted by wildfires

Nova Scotia organizations, small businesses and individuals are offering support to those who have been evacuated or who have lost homes due to the numerous wildfires across the province.
N.S. government to contact people impacted by cybersecurity breach

Nova Scotia’s government and cybersecurity experts are working to get to the bottom of a breach that still isn't fully understood.

Toronto

Widow whose husband was killed by a speeding OPP officer told misconduct was ‘not serious’

A grieving widow whose husband was run over and killed by a speeding OPP officer can’t believe the force told her it won’t hold a public hearing into the case because it decided the misconduct was “not serious.”
Correctional Service of Canada releases statement on Paul Bernardo's transfer to medium-security prison

The Correctional Service of Canada has released a statement about serial killer Paul Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security prison.
U.S driver accidentally takes wrong turn, ends up arrested at border with massive bag of cash

A U.S. driver has been arrested by the RCMP after making a wrong turn and ending up in a line to cross the Canada border while in possession of more than $815,000 in cash and a large amount of cannabis.

Montreal

Montreal organized crime figure Francesco Del Balso killed in daylight shooting

A 53-year-old man was shot and killed in the Montreal suburb of Dorval on Monday afternoon. A source told CTV News that the victim is Francesco Del Balso, who has links to Montreal's Mafia.
OBITUARY
OBITUARY | Editor of Montreal's only newspaper for Black community, Egbert Gaye, dies at 67

Community Contact newspaper managing editor Egbert Gaye, a well-known leader in Montreal's Black community, has died after suffering a massive heart attack over the weekend. He was 67.
Number of Quebec wildfires rises to 164, at least 114 are out of control

The number of forest fires continues to rise in Quebec, while evacuation orders are being maintained for several areas of Sept-Îles, on the North Shore. Minister of Employment and Minister responsible for the North Shore region Kateri Champagne Jourdain said on Monday morning that 164 forest fires were currently burning across Quebec, compared with 156 the previous day.

Northern Ontario

Evacuation notice extended for residents as forest fire burns near Calabogie, Ont.

Officials are asking people living around Centennial Lake to evacuate their homes as a forest fire burns in the area west of Calabogie, Ont. An evacuation order has been extended to Wednesday afternoon.
Here's what Nova Scotia's wildfires look like from outer space

Photos released by NASA taken from International Space Station show the immense scale of the wildfires in Nova Scotia, with billowing smoke engulfing the landscape.
Prison service to review decision to transfer killer Bernardo to medium security

The federal prison service says it will have a second look at its decision to move convicted killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security facility as political leaders of all stripes react to the news with shock and outrage.

London

‘Neighbours are paying the price’: Lithium battery pack leads to fire on Base Line Road

CTV cameras captured the moment London, Ont. firefighters discovered a sparking lithium battery pack in a charred apartment at 122 Base Line Rd. W. Sunday.
City council expected to approve 44 affordable supportive housing units in London, Ont.

The Strategic Priority Policy Committee reviewed a plan from city staff to bring affordable housing to 403 Thompson Rd in the Glen Cairn neighbourhood.
Fatal crash claims life of 16 year old near Tavistock

A 16-year-old resident of Tavistock, Ont. has died after a single vehicle crash in Perth East Township on Sunday.

Winnipeg

Missing teen found dead: Winnipeg police

A missing Winnipeg teen has been found dead.
Winnipeg bridge construction project cost increasing

The price tag for the St. Vital Bridge project is going up.
Woman drives vehicle into Wawanesa business she allegedly threatened: RCMP

Charges are pending against a 42-year-old woman after she allegedly drove her SUV through a business in Wawanesa, Man., last week.

Kitchener

'Such outcomes are unspeakable': Fatal fire in Waterloo under investigation

Flames and smoke could be seen shooting out of a home on Graham Street in Waterloo shortly after midnight on Monday, creating a scene that firefighters say was intense before they arrived.
Police are warning people with this model of car to take extra precautions

It comes amid what police say is a growing number of thefts targeting the model.
Developers turning downtown Kitchener office building into 91 rental units

For the first time in the City of Kitchener, a downtown office high-rise is being converted into rental units.

Calgary

Calgary firefighters battle northwest brush fire

Firefighters battled a heavy brush fire in the city's northwest on Monday, stopping the flames from engulfing any nearby homes.
UCP's Tyler Shandro lost by 25 votes in Calgary-Acadia: source

CTV News has learned the results of the provincial election recount in Calgary-Acadia confirm an NDP win, though it was 25 votes, not seven.
City official says Calgary Flames arena deal to include a 35-year commitment to stay

A city official says a $1.2-billion deal to replace Calgary's aging Saddledome with a new National Hockey League arena would come with a 35-year lease that includes a commitment from the owners of the Calgary Flames to stay in the city.

Saskatoon

City emails reveal how a Saskatoon shelter was relocated and shed light on early concerns

While Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) publicly mulled moving its downtown emergency shelter to a location on 20th Street near the city's core, city documents reveal the wellness centre's present Fairhaven area location was heavily favoured early in the process.
Sask. man pleads guilty in deadly crash involving 2 sons

A Saskatchewan man who successfully appealed his conviction is now pleading guilty to charges involving a crash that killed his two sons and girlfriend.
Tornado watch issued for western Sask.

Residents of the western portion of the province should be on the lookout for tornadoes, Environment Canada says.

Edmonton

Why experts agree Edmontonians should report non-criminal 'hate incidents' to police

Edmonton police launched a new tool Monday to encourage reports of "hate incidents," something officers believe will help them track people who may escalate to "hate crimes."
Edmonton teen missing after being swept away in North Saskatchewan River: police

A 14-year-old swimmer is believed to have been caught in a current and swept downstream in the North Saskatchewan River.
Homicide unit investigating death at scene of robbery in Forest Heights

A person was killed during a robbery in Edmonton's Forest Heights neighbourhood Monday morning.

Vancouver

Multiple investigations underway after B.C. woman’s suspicious death in Australia

Police in Australia are investigating the suspicious death of a woman who used to live in Surrey, BC, after her body was found in her apartment on the outskirts of Sydney.
Multiple Metro Vancouver police agencies join forces to tackle retail theft in Surrey

A crackdown on retail theft in Surrey has resulted in 26 arrests, the recommendation of 15 criminal charges and the recovery of more than $5,000 in stolen merchandise, according to police.
B.C. officials respond to 'fear-based' rhetoric about safer supply programs

Despite "anecdotal information and allegations," there is no evidence that a prescribed safe supply of opioids is being diverted and causing increased harm and death – specifically among youth, B.C.'s chief coroner said Monday.

Regina

Trial for Regina man charged with murder of brother delayed due to health

The trial of a man charged in connection to the death of his brother was set to get underway in Regina on Monday but now faces a delay.
New regulations announced for 'excessively noisy' vehicles in Sask.

Drivers with 'excessively loud' vehicles will soon be subject to new rules from SGI, mandating that all light vehicles must be quieter than 101.3 decibels.
Hit and run that left vehicle on roof leads to gun charges for 2 people, Regina police say

A man and woman are facing gun-related charges following a hit-and-run incident that left a vehicle on its roof, Regina Police Service (RPS) said in a news release.

What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: March 24-26

What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: March 24-26

AIR QUALITY STATEMENT | Hazy conditions in Ottawa as wildfire smoke blows across the capital

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OBITUARY | Editor of Montreal's only newspaper for Black community, Egbert Gaye, dies at 67